Rep. Josiah Hill

Maddy summaryHF 231 appropriates $1.3 million from the general fund for one-time improvements to wastewater infrastructure at the Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake in Washington County. The funds are directed to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association to design, construct, and install this infrastructure. The bill specifically targets infrastructure upgrades at the campground, with the funds available until project completion or abandonment.

Maddy summaryHF 209 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific capital improvements for the Brown's Creek State Trail in Washington County. The bill directs funds for constructing a trail connection from County State-Aid Highway 5 to the trail and for building an overlook at the historic Point Douglas-Saint Louis River Road Bridge. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $3 million to cover these costs, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Washington County infrastructure and provides public access to recreational trail and bridge viewing areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $24.796 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at Stillwater's St. Croix Valley Recreation Center. The funding covers predesign, construction, renovation, and specific upgrades including locker rooms, lobby space, stormwater systems, parking, and a new regional curling center. The state will issue bonds up to this amount to provide the funds, which will be granted to the city of Stillwater for these projects. The bill directly affects the Stillwater city government and the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center facility.

Maddy summaryHF 37 proposes adding a new constitutional guarantee to Minnesota's state constitution, stating that "Elections shall be free, fair, and equal. No civil or military power shall, at any time, interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting all Minnesotans participating in elections by establishing this fundamental principle. The bill specifies the exact wording for the constitutional amendment and the ballot question voters would see. It does not create new election procedures but enshrines this standard into the state constitution.

Maddy summaryHF 214 appropriates $1.55 million from state bonds to fund the design and engineering work for Oak Park Heights' water infrastructure improvements targeting PFAS (chemicals in drinking water). The funds, sourced through state bond sales, will specifically support planning for municipal well and treatment system upgrades to remove PFAS from the city's drinking water supply. This bill directly affects Oak Park Heights residents by enabling the planning phase of a water treatment solution for PFAS contamination. The appropriation covers design costs only, not construction or operational expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,331,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a new intersection at Washington Avenue and North Frontage Road in Stillwater, including roadway and safety upgrades. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to cover the project costs, as specified under Minnesota bonding laws. The funds will be used by the city of Stillwater for design, engineering, and construction of the intersection. This directly affects Stillwater residents and traffic safety at this specific location through concrete infrastructure improvements. The bill provides a clear funding mechanism for a defined local transportation project.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2,023,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the reconstruction of Myrtle Street in Stillwater, Minnesota, from Owens Street to Main Street. The funding covers design, reconstruction, and replacement of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and related public infrastructure. The city of Stillwater directly receives the grant to carry out these street improvements. The state will issue bonds up to the full appropriation amount to finance this project, as authorized under Minnesota bond laws.

Maddy summaryHF 212 appropriates $33 million from state bond proceeds to fund the predesign, design, construction, and equipment for up to three water treatment plants in Stillwater. The funding specifically targets removing PFAS chemicals from the city's drinking water wells and associated infrastructure. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover this cost under Minnesota's bond laws. This directly affects Stillwater residents by addressing PFAS contamination in their public water supply.

Maddy summaryHF 3911 is a supplemental budget bill that provides funding and updates laws for Minnesota's environment and natural resources agencies for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The legislation appropriates money to various departments, including the Pollution Control Agency, and modifies existing statutes to establish new programs, adjust fees, and set rules for activities like gas exploration, forestry management, and water law enforcement. Specific provisions include creating a Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, banning certain mercury-containing lights, and establishing a boat wrap product stewardship program. Additionally, the bill creates new accounts and task forces while repealing older sections of state law to align with current environmental and resource management needs.

Maddy summaryHF 5237 is a supplemental budget bill that provides additional funding to the state's education system and related human services programs. The legislation directly affects public schools, charter schools, early childhood education providers, and families receiving child welfare or economic support services. Key provisions include allocating money for school operations, teacher salaries, special education, and facilities, while also adjusting funding forecasts for various state agencies. The bill amends existing laws to ensure these resources are distributed and managed according to updated needs, particularly regarding instructional hours and student support services.